TJ Nelson, Author at KVRR Local News

Sen. Cramer Pays Up With Bison Burgers and Brats in FCS Loss to SDSU

February 16, 2023

TJ Nelson,

Sen. John Hoeven, Sen. John Thune, Sen. Kevin Cramer and Sen. Mike RoundsWASHINGTON, D.C. (KVRR) — Senators from North Dakota and South Dakota are enjoying some locally made products after a friendly wager on the FCS championship game. Since the NDSU Bison lost to the SDSU Jackrabbits, Sen. Kevin Cramer upheld his end of the bet with bison burgers and…

Fergus Falls Apartment Fire Causes $80,000 in Damage, People in 6 Units Displaced

February 16, 2023

TJ Nelson,

FERGUS FALLS, Minn. (KVRR) –Fire in an apartment in a 36-unit building in Fergus Falls causes $80,000 in damage. Crew were called out just before three Thursday morning and ran into high heat and heavy smoke in the building. Everyone was able to get out of the building safely. Fire damage was extensive but contained to the single unit. People…

Ludacris and T-Pain To Open North Dakota State Fair in July

February 16, 2023

TJ Nelson,

MINOT, N.D. (KVRR) — A pair of rappers will open this year’s North Dakota State Fair in Minot. Ludacris and T-Pain will hit the grandstand stage on Friday, July 21. They are the final acts to be announced for the 9-day fair. The lineup is heavy on country music including Brad Paisley, Eric Church, Joe Nichols and Jelly Roll. A…

5 Finalists For President of MSUM On Campus Next Week

February 16, 2023

TJ Nelson,

MOORHEAD, Minn. (KVRR) — There are five finalists to become the next president of Minnesota State University Moorhead. They are Mohamed Abousalem, Tim Downs, Scott Furlong, Arrick Jackson, and Jodi Kupper. Only Jackson has ties to the university having served as provost and senior vice president of academic affairs since 2019. The candidates will be interviewed next week. A selection…

N.D. House Passes Bill to Ban Approval or Ranked Choice Voting

Fargo Is Only City In State With Approval Voting

February 15, 2023

TJ Nelson,

BISMARCK, N.D. (KVRR) — A bill to ban approval or choice ranked voting in North Dakota has passed the house by a vote of 74-19. An amendment to grandfather in Fargo’s approval voting system failed. Fargo is the only city in the state with the voting method after an initiated measure gained overwhelming support. Republican State Representative Ben Koppelman, the…

Ben Folds To Perform at Fargo Brewing This Summer

February 15, 2023

TJ Nelson,

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — Remember Ben Folds Five from the 90s? The lead singer is now on tour on his own and coming to Fargo Brewing. Ben Folds and his “What Matters Most Tour” will hit the outdoors stage, rain or shine, on Saturday July 1. General admission tickets are $40.50 and $96 with reserved seating tickets at $86. You…

Military Exchange Strengthened Between Minnesota and Norway During Walz Visit

February 15, 2023

TJ Nelson,

TRONDHEIM, NORWAY (KVRR) — The long-standing partnership between Minnesota and Norway’s militaries is being expanded. Gov. Tim Walz participated in an official “State Partnership Program” signing ceremony in Trondheim, Norway. He’s also celebrating the 50th anniversary of the “Norwegian Reciprocal Troop Exchange”, the longest-running military exchange partnership between any two nations. Walz met with members of the Minnesota National Guard…

ND Highway Patrol Vehicle Hit While I-29 Was Closed North of Fargo

February 15, 2023

TJ Nelson,

GARDNER, N.D. (KVRR) — A North Dakota Highway Patrol vehicle is hit on I-29, while the interstate was still closed. It happened in the noon hour near Gardner, North Dakota, north of Fargo. The trooper was parked with lights flashing while DOT crews worked to remove stranded vehicles. Two vehicles approached going about 75 miles per hour. While one braked…

Gopher 5 Ticket Worth Over $1 Million Sold at Twin Valley Convenience Store

February 14, 2023

TJ Nelson,

TWIN VALLEY, Minn. (KVRR) — A lucky lottery player who bought a ticket in Twin Valley, Minnesota is $1 million richer! The ticket sold at Twin Valley Convenience store for Monday night’s Gopher 5 drawing matched all five winning numbers. The jackpot is worth $1,037,792. The store will get a $5,000 bonus for selling the winning ticket. The winner has…

Lizzo is Crazy About “Blizzo”: Snowplow Named In Her Honor in MN

February 13, 2023

TJ Nelson,

BLIZZO SUPREMACY ❄️❄️❄️ thank you MN #blizzo pic.twitter.com/IIIMBX7t3r — FOLLOW @YITTY (@lizzo) February 12, 2023 Music superstar Lizzo is super excited that a snowplow has been named in her honor in Minnesota. She posted a video to social media after “Blizzo” was named one of eight winners in MnDOT’s “Name a Snowplow” contest. “Of all the awards I have received,…

Author: TJ Nelson

Sen. Cramer Pays Up With Bison Burgers and Brats in FCS Loss to SDSU

Fergus Falls Apartment Fire Causes $80,000 in Damage, People in 6 Units Displaced

Ludacris and T-Pain To Open North Dakota State Fair in July

5 Finalists For President of MSUM On Campus Next Week

N.D. House Passes Bill to Ban Approval or Ranked Choice Voting

Fargo Is Only City In State With Approval Voting

Ben Folds To Perform at Fargo Brewing This Summer

Military Exchange Strengthened Between Minnesota and Norway During Walz Visit

ND Highway Patrol Vehicle Hit While I-29 Was Closed North of Fargo

Gopher 5 Ticket Worth Over $1 Million Sold at Twin Valley Convenience Store

Lizzo is Crazy About “Blizzo”: Snowplow Named In Her Honor in MN

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